Blog  March 16, 2011

Meet Our Neighbours: Making the World a ‘Better Place’

Minister Sandra Pupatello and Jason Wolf, Better Place VP of North America, plug in an electric vehicle (Photo: Courtesy Government of Ontario)

On March 3, Better Place launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging project and demonstration centre at Evergreen Brick Works. With a growing need for sustainable transportation and mass-produced electric cars such as the Leaf and Volt becoming a reality, Evergreen is thrilled that Better Place has joined our community.

The year-long pilot project aims to teach the Canadian public about the benefits of electric vehicles, introduce the Better Place infrastructure and network and demonstrate the network and electric vehicle capabilities.

Ontario EV Project Launch on March 3, 2011 (Photo: Courtesy Government of Ontario)

On their network, charge spots communicate with a central operations point that optimizes charging to avoid periods of peak demand and helps ensure electric grid stability, while taking advantage of low electricity prices. Batteries can also be changed faster than it takes to fill a tank of gas, making their range almost limitless!

The Better Place Demonstration Centre (Photo: Better Place)

To find out more about Better Place and EVs, visit their interactive demonstration centre, located on the fifth floor of the Centre for Green Cities. It is open to the public Tuesday–Friday 2–5pm, Saturday 9am–2pm and Sunday 10am–2pm. You can also call 647-344-8096 or email ontariocentre@betterplace.com for reservations. For more information, visit www.betterplace.com/ontario.

Stay tuned for more Better Place events at EBW, including EV test drives!